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A Day in the Life of a Practical Nurse

Prism Career Institute

Because so much of your role revolves around patient care, practical nurses will also be expected to help offer support to patients when they need it. While practical nurses can generally complete their training in less than two years, RNs require more comprehensive training and education that will take at least two years.

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Meet a Champion of Nursing Diversity: Dr. Selena Gilles

Minority Nurse

She worked for over thirty years as a certified nursing assistant. What are the most important attributes of today’s nursing leaders? What does being a nursing leader mean to you, and what are you most proud of? Aside from my grandmother, my parents have been very influential in my career.